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An introductory performance, preceding and preparing for the principal matter; a preliminary part, movement, strain, etc.; especially (Mus.), a strain introducing the theme or chief subject; a movement introductory to a fugue, yet independent; -- with recent composers often synonymous with overture. To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory performance; to serve as prelude. To introduce with a previous performance; to play or perform a prelude to; as, to prelude a concert with a lively air. To serve as prelude to; to precede as introductory.
An introductory or preliminary performance or event. A short, free-form piece of music, originally one serving as an introduction to a longer and more complex piece; later, starting with the Romantic period, generally a stand-alone piece. A standard module or library of subroutines and functions to be imported, generally by default, into a program. A forerunner to anything.
To introduce something, as a prelude. To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory performance.
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